1989: A Major Star is Born [VIDEO]

She is all of 24 years old and has the world in her hands. Of course I'm talking about Taylor Swift. Her new CD "1989" has just been released and it is selling like crazy.  Taylor says the sound of the CD was inspired by late 80's pop music from artists like Madonna, Annie Lennox and Phil Collins. I'm sold!

I was a just a few months into my senior year in high school when Taylor was born in December of that year. I thought I would take a look back and check out what the top tunes and movies were. Hope it sparks a good memory or two for you. Check it out:

Top 5 Songs (according to Billboard)

1. Chicago - Look Away
2. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
3. Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
4. Paula Abdul - Straight Up
5. Janet Jackson - Miss You Much

Top 5 movies (according to Box Office Mojo):
1. Batman
2. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
3. Lethal Weapon 2
4. Look Who's Talking
5. Honey, I Shrunk The Kids